Wu-Tang Clan plays at the 80/35 Music Festival. Deerhunter, Umphrey's McGee, Wavves, House of Large Sizes, Jon Wayne & the Pain, The Pines and others also will perform. / Submitted photo

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1. A day of 80/35

The second day of the 80/35 Music Festival kicks off at noon in Western Gateway Park downtown. The day features music by Wu-Tang Clan, Deerhunter, Wavves, Umphrey’s McGee, House of Large Sizes, Jon Wayne & the Pain, The Pines and others. $45. You can also check out the action at the free stages.

For dinner, head over to Proof, 1301 Locust St., for the incredible food and also some incredible art. The restaurant will be debuting its new art show “The Spirit of Gil Scott-Heron,” a collection of works inspired by the “The revolution will not be televised” poet and musician.

After the festival head over to Exile Brewing Company, 1514 Walnut St., for Midwestix’s After Glow 80/35 after party. Los Parranderos will perform Latin rock, and attendees get a free glow stick. Free.

2. Jazz, football and burritos

Evelyn K. Davis Park, 1500 Forest Ave., will host hours of music as part of the Jazz in July celebration. The festivities start at 11 a.m. and run until 10 p.m. One Nite Stand will play at 3:40 p.m. and Hendrik Meurkens and Gabriel Espinosa’s Celebrando starts at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free.

The Des Moines Blaze football team takes on the Sugar Creek Shockers at 7 p.m. at Valley Stadium, 4440 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines. Who says you have to wait until fall for football? $8.

After the game head to El Rey Burritos, 1960 Grand Ave., West Des Moines for a late dinner.

If you’re feeling like a challenge, order the Rey Rey, a two-foot-long burrito. You might need some help to finish it.